TERM: 
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The Programme Assistant, Strengthening of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (SRH), Population and Development (PD) and Gender Equality (GE) Programmes position is located in UNFPA Armenia Country Office. Under the direct guidance and supervision of the PD, SRH and Gender Equality Program Analysts, the Programme Assistant assists in implementation of UNFPA Country Programme in Armenia. The Programme Assistant is a part of a team, which provides integrated programme and operational support within a systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA's overall strategy. The Programme Assistant works in close collaboration with the Administrative/ Finance Associate, Programme and Project staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Provide significant input into arranging Population and Development, Strengthening of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Gender Equality programmes activities;
- Contribute to the preparation of programme and financial reports by collecting information, preparing tables, drafting selected sections of the report etc.;
- Assist with programmes related procurement of services/ goods and ensure that procurement is in accordance with UNFPA Procurement Procedures: collect supporting documents; obtain price quotations and prepare comparative tables; make logistical arrangements for the delivery, including customs clearance and distribution; obtain Receipt and Inspection Reports and acceptance reports from national counterparts;
- Compile relevant background materials and prepare briefs and summaries if requested. Maintain database of public information contacts and potential donors;
- Arrange programmes meetings, including organizing the venue, preparing draft minutes of programmes meetings, communicating draft minutes to the participants and receiving feedback. Ensure quality and completeness of filing of programmes documents;
- Assist in the archiving, filing, and maintenance of up to date electronic mailing lists on programme and technical matters;
- Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements required for the successful planning and delivery of technical workshops, inter-agency meetings, panel discussions, roundtables, missions, and other events organized by the output managers in close collaboration with the operations team. This may include liaising with event management companies and caterers supporting the procurement process for these and related services;
- Provide logistical support to programmes events by gathering and compiling data and information for the preparation of events documents, speeches and position papers. This includes (but is not necessarily limited to) preparing and distributing Chart of Account (COA) authorization letters; collecting and following up on nominations and registration; preparing list of participants; managing programmes related travel and visa requirements, circulating events materials.
- Perform duties assigned by ATLAS role, including raising Requisitions in ATLAS with input provided from designated clients, and receiving Purchase Orders (POs) upon acceptance of relevant goods/services in ATLAS (create Receipt role)
- In coordination with designated UNFPA Armenia Country Office’s Monitoring and Evaluation focal point collect and process information relevant to programmes monitoring and evaluation and programmes indicators;
- Translate and draft letters and other programmes documents as well as provide oral translation as may be assigned by country office management;
- Act as a back-up on selected functions for the another G5 Programme - Assistant during her/ his absence;
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education:
- Completed secondary level education; first level university degree is desirable.
Experience:
- 5 years of previous relevant experience in administration or project/ programme management;
- Previous experience in the UN is an asset;
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Computer literacy, knowledge of Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.;
- Knowledge of Atlas/ PeopleSoft or other ERP system is an asset;
- Good writing and communication skills.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Armenian languages; good knowledge of Russian language is highly desirable.
Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity;
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system;
- Embracing diversity in all its forms;
- Embracing change;
Core Competencies:
- Ability to achieve results;
- Ability to be accountable;
- Ability to develop and apply professional expertise/ business acumen;
- Ability to think analytically and strategically;
- Ability to work in teams/ managing ourselves and relationships;
- Ability to communicate for impact.
Functional Competencies:
- Ability to provide logistical support;
- Ability to manage data;
- Ability of managing documents, correspondence and reports;
- Ability to of managing information and work flow;
- Ability to of planning, organizing and multitasking.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
For appying please visit:
https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/psc/UNDPP1HRE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1& (Job Opening ID:30506). The Organisation promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
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REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: 
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline:
http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm .
UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV/ AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/ AIDS status.
ABOUT: 
Organizational Setting:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, UNFPA needs principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; it needs staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.